Here are 12 stereotypes about Massachusetts that need to be put to rest right now:
- Everyone in Massachusetts talks with a thick Boston accent. In reality, the accent varies widely; many parts of the state, especially west of Worcester, do not have this accent at all.
- All Massachusetts residents are obsessed with the Boston Red Sox. While many love the Sox, several also cheer for the Yankees or other teams, especially in Western Massachusetts.
- Everyone drinks Dunkin’ Donuts coffee. Though Dunkin’ is popular and iconic, Starbucks and other cafes are also widely enjoyed.
- Massachusetts is full of rude, aggressive drivers (“Massholes”). While some may drive assertively, many residents are friendly and community-oriented.
- The state only elects Democrats. Massachusetts has elected several Republican governors and representatives historically.
- Everyone in Massachusetts loves Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. While these Boston-born actors are famous, not everyone is obsessed with them.
- All Massachusetts residents love rotaries (roundabouts). In fact, opinions vary, and some towns have even removed rotaries.
- Winters in the Berkshires are far worse than anywhere else in the state. Eastern Massachusetts experiences similarly harsh winters.
- Traffic to Cape Cod is avoidable if you leave early. Regardless of time, traffic jams on routes to the Cape are common.
- There are no famous people from Lynn, Massachusetts. This is false—Lynn has produced notable figures in sports and music.
- Massachusetts residents hate New Yorkers. While there is a playful rivalry, it is exaggerated and not taken seriously by many.
- Massachusetts is just about Boston and Cambridge. The state has diverse cultures, economies, and landscapes outside its metro areas.
These stereotypes oversimplify and distort the rich, varied culture of Massachusetts and do not reflect the full reality of its people and places.
SOURCES
[1](https://personpersongrp.com/blog/10-biggest-stereotypes-about-massachusetts-according-to-chatgpt-fact-or-fiction)
[2](https://www.movoto.com/guide/ma/massachusetts-stereotypes/)
[3](https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/1k31sus/what_stereotypes_about_boston_do_you_think_are/)
[4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb4KXZZW6gU)
[5](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DL5mf_MPRtD/?hl=en)
